Collection Highlights

See other highlights from the collection Field Marshal Baton of Hermann Goering POW uniform of Sgt. Allen Dunlap Civil War Drum MIA/KIA Telegrams of Pvt. Steven T. Lester Personal effects of Cpl. Aaron Yamin Spirits Chest of Ulysses S. Grant

This Civil War era drum is typical of those carried by young drummer boys during the conflict. On September 16, 1863, 12-year-old drummer boy Willie Johnson of the 3rd Vermont Infantry was the youngest ever to be presented with a Medal of Honor.